CARITAS

The CARITAS Furniture Bank is the only furniture bank in central Virginia. Through partnerships with 90 referral organizations, the CARITAS Furniture Bank provides furniture and essential household items to single adults and families, at minimal cost to the client, when they move from shelter to permanent housing.  Items that are always in demand are twin mattresses and box springs, kitchen tables, dressers, sofas, pots, pans and other kitchen cooking utensils.

CARITAS Works is an intensive 5-week job readiness program that includes a skills/education assessment and classes on resume writing, interview skills, team work, computer skills, customer service skills, appropriate attire, improving self-esteem, personal budgeting and job search techniques. Staff meet one-on-one with each client to assist with individual barriers such as legal issues, restoration of rights and driving records. After completing this five-week course, clients are assisted with obtaining employment. Approximately 80% of clients that completed the program obtain employment and usually within 40 days of program completion.

The Healing Place provides a residential recovery program that lasts 9–14 months where clients work closely with staff to complete the Recovery Dynamics curriculum, which is based on the 12-Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. While they complete the curriculum, clients participate in a unique social model that relies on self-governance to achieve individual change. After clients complete the educational part of the program they participate in a job readiness program to ensure they can achieve independence and success after they leave The Healing Place program.

We invite men and women at any point during their personal recovery journey to live in one of our safe and affordable apartments. Here in the CARITAS Center, you will become part of a sober living community that meets the highest state and national standards.  During your time here, we will help you save money, foster independence and make plans for your future.  Our team will connect you to resources that will enhance your support networks, employment opportunities, self-awareness, and self-esteem.
While the CARITAS Recovery Residences are not your final destination during your recovery journey, our purpose-filled and loving CARITAS family will be your friends for life. We look forward to being a bridge along your road to a bright future.